Lauren's Guidebook
Outdoors Nearby
Tennessee's first State Park open in 1936. Hike, Bike, Fish, Kayak. Eat dinner on the river at Dockside Cafe.
15 locals recommend
Harrison Bay State Park
7855 Bay Marina CircleTennessee's first State Park open in 1936. Hike, Bike, Fish, Kayak. Eat dinner on the river at Dockside Cafe.
Enjoy a round of golf, surrounded by nature. Beautiful views of the TN River.
6 locals recommend
Bear Trace at Harrison Bay (TN Golf Trail)
8919 Harrison Bay RdEnjoy a round of golf, surrounded by nature. Beautiful views of the TN River.
Rent a Kayak or Longboard from Rusty's, and enjoy a day paddling on the river.
Rusty's Kayaks & PaddleBoards
8332 Harrison Bay RdRent a Kayak or Longboard from Rusty's, and enjoy a day paddling on the river.
Close Eats
Great restaurant on the water, located in Harrison Bay State Park, less than a mile from the property.
Dockside Cafe
7855 Bay Marina CircleGreat restaurant on the water, located in Harrison Bay State Park, less than a mile from the property.
Have a margarita and tacos on the river. At Amigos Mexican Covina, at Island Cove. Less than 5 miles from the property.
9 locals recommend
Amigos Mexican Restaurant
6830 Flamingo LnHave a margarita and tacos on the river. At Amigos Mexican Covina, at Island Cove. Less than 5 miles from the property.
Local BBQ joint 5 miles from the property. They have a bar and throw outdoor corn hole tournaments.
Sweeney's Bar-B-Q
Local BBQ joint 5 miles from the property. They have a bar and throw outdoor corn hole tournaments.
Cambridge Square
Cambridge Square is a mixed-use neighborhood located in Ooltewah, Tennessee. With locally-owned restaurants and retailers; a large community square with live entertainment and events throughout the good-weather months; architecturally rich, newly constructed and custom homes; professional and medical office, and opportunities galore for starting and operating your own business, Cambridge Square is the destination for locals looking for a new kind of dining, shopping, and entertainment experience.
One of my favorite Italian Restaurants. Their bread and oil, salads and mushroom raviolo are the best!
12 locals recommend
Il Primo Cambridge Square
9436 Bradmore LnOne of my favorite Italian Restaurants. Their bread and oil, salads and mushroom raviolo are the best!
Wine Down Bistro is located in Ooltewah TN and is a locally owned and operated New American restaurant that offers a great wine selection from around the world with a strong domestic presence. They also offer spirits, beer and hand crafted cocktails.
Amazing breakfast, brunch, lunch and coffee selections, also visit their sister restaurant (next door to Wine Down Bistro), Neighbor of Wine Down.
11 locals recommend
Wine Down Ooltewah
9447 Bradmore LnWine Down Bistro is located in Ooltewah TN and is a locally owned and operated New American restaurant that offers a great wine selection from around the world with a strong domestic presence. They also offer spirits, beer and hand crafted cocktails.
Amazing breakfast, brunch, lunch and coffee selections, also visit their sister restaurant (next door to Wine Down Bistro), Neighbor of Wine Down.
Great sushi and Asian food! Their Vegan and Vegetarian Sushi options are the best. Great Kingdom Chicken or Tofu!
Fulin's Asian Cuisine At Cambridge Square, Ooltewah
6011 Chesterton WayGreat sushi and Asian food! Their Vegan and Vegetarian Sushi options are the best. Great Kingdom Chicken or Tofu!
North Chattanooga Food, Drink & Activities
One of the yummiest places to eat. The Rosecomb is a 21+ neighborhood bar, influenced by Tennessee and Mississippi cultures. Located in a 1920’s cottage, nestled in the historic Riverview neighborhood. The dark cozy and moody vibes are my favorite.
The Rosecomb
One of the yummiest places to eat. The Rosecomb is a 21+ neighborhood bar, influenced by Tennessee and Mississippi cultures. Located in a 1920’s cottage, nestled in the historic Riverview neighborhood. The dark cozy and moody vibes are my favorite.
Tremont Tavern
1203 Hixson PikeThe best burger in Chattanooga. Live music and trivia nights.
Delicious German food! The best Bavarian Pretzel. 32oz beers all with a nice covered deck facing the Walnut Stret Bride.
51 locals recommend
BrewHaus
224 Frazier AveDelicious German food! The best Bavarian Pretzel. 32oz beers all with a nice covered deck facing the Walnut Stret Bride.
Relaxed Mexican eatery serving a menu of tacos, tortas, tamales & other classics. Their Cactus Tacos are my jam!
30 locals recommend
Taconooga
207 A Frazier AveRelaxed Mexican eatery serving a menu of tacos, tortas, tamales & other classics. Their Cactus Tacos are my jam!
Totto Sushi & Grill
330 Frazier AveGreat Sushi spot!
Built in 1890, the 2,376-foot-long Walnut Street Bridge connects Chattanooga, Tennessee's downtown with North Chattanooga. The 1/2-mile span is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world and very popular among locals. According to the Historic American Engineering Record: "The bridge was apparently the first non-military highway bridge across the Tennessee River."
Walnut Street Bridge
Built in 1890, the 2,376-foot-long Walnut Street Bridge connects Chattanooga, Tennessee's downtown with North Chattanooga. The 1/2-mile span is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world and very popular among locals. According to the Historic American Engineering Record: "The bridge was apparently the first non-military highway bridge across the Tennessee River."
Coolidge Park, located on the city’s North Shore, is one place where you can overlook the beautiful Tennessee River, play in an interactive water fountain, stroll across on one of the world’s largest pedestrian bridges-the Walnut Street Bridge, test your skills at rock climbing, picnic with your family in plenty of open green spaces, admire a military memorial and even ride a tiger on the 100-year old restored antique carousel. Coolidge Park is adjacent to local entertainment, art galleries, shops, and restaurants and serves as a venue for numerous concerts, festivals and special events. It is also part of the Tennessee Riverwalk, a 13-mile long public greenway that runs along the Tennessee River – from the Southern Belle Riverboat to Chickamauga Dam. In 2006 The Peace Grove was added to Coolidge Park. It is a circular landscape of trees planted to represent each of Chattanooga’s Sister Cities and celebrate the city’s global friendships around the world.
242 locals recommend
Coolidge Park
150 River StCoolidge Park, located on the city’s North Shore, is one place where you can overlook the beautiful Tennessee River, play in an interactive water fountain, stroll across on one of the world’s largest pedestrian bridges-the Walnut Street Bridge, test your skills at rock climbing, picnic with your family in plenty of open green spaces, admire a military memorial and even ride a tiger on the 100-year old restored antique carousel. Coolidge Park is adjacent to local entertainment, art galleries, shops, and restaurants and serves as a venue for numerous concerts, festivals and special events. It is also part of the Tennessee Riverwalk, a 13-mile long public greenway that runs along the Tennessee River – from the Southern Belle Riverboat to Chickamauga Dam. In 2006 The Peace Grove was added to Coolidge Park. It is a circular landscape of trees planted to represent each of Chattanooga’s Sister Cities and celebrate the city’s global friendships around the world.
Easygoing cafe featuring an eclectic menu of vegetarian & vegan dishes & homemade desserts.
33 locals recommend
Sluggo's North
505 Cherokee Blvd.Easygoing cafe featuring an eclectic menu of vegetarian & vegan dishes & homemade desserts.
Downtown Chattanooga Food & Drink
Great brunch spot! Sprawling, industrial-chic space loctaed in the historic Chattanooga Choo-Choo. Offering modern American eats, craft cocktails & an oyster bar.
176 locals recommend
STIR
1444 Market StGreat brunch spot! Sprawling, industrial-chic space loctaed in the historic Chattanooga Choo-Choo. Offering modern American eats, craft cocktails & an oyster bar.
Walking Dead Fan? Nic & Norman's is owned by Norman Reedus and Greg Nicotero located in the historic Chattanooga Choo-Choo. Reedus played Darryl in TWD. Nicotero is producer and special effect makeup artist on the television series. Love their sidewinder fries and they have the best vegetarian burger!
6 locals recommend
Nic & Norman’s
1386 Market StWalking Dead Fan? Nic & Norman's is owned by Norman Reedus and Greg Nicotero located in the historic Chattanooga Choo-Choo. Reedus played Darryl in TWD. Nicotero is producer and special effect makeup artist on the television series. Love their sidewinder fries and they have the best vegetarian burger!
My favorite cocktail lounge located inside the historic Dwell Hotel. Beautiful interior design! Moody and romantic.
20 locals recommend
Matilda Midnight
120 E 10th StMy favorite cocktail lounge located inside the historic Dwell Hotel. Beautiful interior design! Moody and romantic.
Located atop the Edwin Hotel. Whisky Theif if a great place for a drink and beautiful rooftop views of Chattanooga.
52 locals recommend
Whiskey Thief
102 Walnut StLocated atop the Edwin Hotel. Whisky Theif if a great place for a drink and beautiful rooftop views of Chattanooga.
HiFi Clyde's Chattanooga
122 W Main StDowntown Chattanooga Activities
One of our favorite places! You get to play Pinball machines from the 1940's to current day. Classic arcade games like Paxman and Mortal Kombat. Snacks, soda and beer. Admission includes UNLIMITED FREE PLAY on all operating games and a wristband which allows you to leave the museum and return throughout the entire day!
6 locals recommend
Classic Arcade Pinball Museum
409 Broad StOne of our favorite places! You get to play Pinball machines from the 1940's to current day. Classic arcade games like Paxman and Mortal Kombat. Snacks, soda and beer. Admission includes UNLIMITED FREE PLAY on all operating games and a wristband which allows you to leave the museum and return throughout the entire day!
Beautiful freshwater and saltwater Aquarium. Within two buildings, you’ll trace the path of water from the mountains to the sea. Come face-to-face with the fascinating native animals that live in our backyards and the amazing creatures that thrive in some of the most remote locations on Earth.
481 locals recommend
Tennessee Aquarium
1 Broad StBeautiful freshwater and saltwater Aquarium. Within two buildings, you’ll trace the path of water from the mountains to the sea. Come face-to-face with the fascinating native animals that live in our backyards and the amazing creatures that thrive in some of the most remote locations on Earth.
Take a steep ride on the historic Chattanooga Incline. It used to be the only way up and down the mountainbefore they built the roads.
249 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway station
3917 St Elmo AveTake a steep ride on the historic Chattanooga Incline. It used to be the only way up and down the mountainbefore they built the roads.
Located atop Lookout Mountain, just 6 miles from downtown Chattanooga, Rock City is a true marvel of nature featuring massive ancient rock formations, gardens with over 400 native plant species, and breathtaking "See Seven States" panoramic views. Take an unforgettable journey along the Enchanted Trail where each step reveals natural beauty and wonders along the woodland path. Experience the magic of Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose Village, visit the regional gift shops and dine at the Big Rock Grill. Rock City is splendid year-round -
229 locals recommend
Rock City Gardens
1400 Patten RdLocated atop Lookout Mountain, just 6 miles from downtown Chattanooga, Rock City is a true marvel of nature featuring massive ancient rock formations, gardens with over 400 native plant species, and breathtaking "See Seven States" panoramic views. Take an unforgettable journey along the Enchanted Trail where each step reveals natural beauty and wonders along the woodland path. Experience the magic of Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose Village, visit the regional gift shops and dine at the Big Rock Grill. Rock City is splendid year-round -
Pick your adventure! Journey deep inside historic Lookout Mountain to see the tallest underground cave waterfall open to the public in the United States! Descend 260 feet by glass-front elevator to see ancient cave formations along the cavern trail to the thundering waterfall. Breathtaking Ruby Falls was accidentally discovered by Leo Lambert in 1928 deep within Lookout Mountain in Chattanoooga, Tennessee. Leo named the waterfall and cave after his wife, Ruby, and opened the iconic Chattanooga attraction to the public in 1929. Today, Ruby Falls welcomes guests to Lookout Mountain from around the world to enjoy underground cave adventures, spectacular views of the Cumberland Plateau, soaring zip lines and award-winning special events!
410 locals recommend
Ruby Falls
Pick your adventure! Journey deep inside historic Lookout Mountain to see the tallest underground cave waterfall open to the public in the United States! Descend 260 feet by glass-front elevator to see ancient cave formations along the cavern trail to the thundering waterfall. Breathtaking Ruby Falls was accidentally discovered by Leo Lambert in 1928 deep within Lookout Mountain in Chattanoooga, Tennessee. Leo named the waterfall and cave after his wife, Ruby, and opened the iconic Chattanooga attraction to the public in 1929. Today, Ruby Falls welcomes guests to Lookout Mountain from around the world to enjoy underground cave adventures, spectacular views of the Cumberland Plateau, soaring zip lines and award-winning special events!
Spanning 16.1 miles along the southern banks of the Tennessee River, with additional legs stretching into Chattanooga and beyond, the paved path lets you immerse yourself in nature, culture, and cuisine all in one family-friendly adventure. With a variety of restaurants and activities dotted along its length, you can spend a fabulous day exploring the Riverwalk no matter the season of your visit.
Tennessee Riverwalk, Chattanooga, TN, USA
Spanning 16.1 miles along the southern banks of the Tennessee River, with additional legs stretching into Chattanooga and beyond, the paved path lets you immerse yourself in nature, culture, and cuisine all in one family-friendly adventure. With a variety of restaurants and activities dotted along its length, you can spend a fabulous day exploring the Riverwalk no matter the season of your visit.
Landscaped trail tracing a 10-mile river dotted with public art, picnic tables & fishing piers.
38 locals recommend
Tennessee Riverpark
4301 Amnicola HwyLandscaped trail tracing a 10-mile river dotted with public art, picnic tables & fishing piers.
Lookout Mountain Battlefield encompasses approximately 3,000 acres of land on the summit and slopes of Lookout Mountain. Point Park's 16 acres provides overlooks, monuments, and cannon positions interpreting the Battle of Lookout Mountain as well as the other Battles for Chattanooga. Please note that there is an entrance fee for Point Park. It is $10/adult, ages 16 and older, kids 15 and younger may enter for free. If you have a National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, the passholder and three other adults may enter for free. Free parking is available at Point Park in the parking lot behind the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center. This lot can fill up quickly on busy days and is not large enough to accommodate buses or RVs. In addition to the free parking lot, there is metered street parking available in the area around Point Park. Buses and RVs will need to utilize this metered street parking, or consider parking at the bottom of the mountain and riding the Incline Railroad.
Lookout Mountain Civil War Battlefield
110 Point Park RdLookout Mountain Battlefield encompasses approximately 3,000 acres of land on the summit and slopes of Lookout Mountain. Point Park's 16 acres provides overlooks, monuments, and cannon positions interpreting the Battle of Lookout Mountain as well as the other Battles for Chattanooga. Please note that there is an entrance fee for Point Park. It is $10/adult, ages 16 and older, kids 15 and younger may enter for free. If you have a National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, the passholder and three other adults may enter for free. Free parking is available at Point Park in the parking lot behind the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center. This lot can fill up quickly on busy days and is not large enough to accommodate buses or RVs. In addition to the free parking lot, there is metered street parking available in the area around Point Park. Buses and RVs will need to utilize this metered street parking, or consider parking at the bottom of the mountain and riding the Incline Railroad.
This TN Riverboat has daily sightseeing cruises, lunch cruises, and dinner cruises as well as private charters! The Company has expanded into 2 vessels, a grand banquet hall on 2nd deck of their dockside vessel, and full-service restaurant above that. Enjoy picture-perfect views of Lookout Mountain and all the beautiful nature this great city has to offer!
76 locals recommend
Southern Belle Riverboat
151 Riverfront PkwyThis TN Riverboat has daily sightseeing cruises, lunch cruises, and dinner cruises as well as private charters! The Company has expanded into 2 vessels, a grand banquet hall on 2nd deck of their dockside vessel, and full-service restaurant above that. Enjoy picture-perfect views of Lookout Mountain and all the beautiful nature this great city has to offer!
With three buildings representing 100 years of architecture, a growing permanent collection and exciting exhibitions and public programs, the Hunter Museum is a key part of Chattanooga’s history, its present and its future.
268 locals recommend
Hunter Museum of American Art
10 Bluff View AveWith three buildings representing 100 years of architecture, a growing permanent collection and exciting exhibitions and public programs, the Hunter Museum is a key part of Chattanooga’s history, its present and its future.
Local Breweries
Wanderlinger Brewing Company
1208 King StHutton & Smith Brewing Co
431 E M L King BlvdOddStory Brewing Company
1604 E M L King BlvdMonkey Town Brewing & Restaurant - Chattanooga
Chattanooga Brewing Company
1804 Chestnut StNaked River Brewing Company
1791 Reggie White BlvdMad Knight Brewing Company
4015 Tennessee AveTailGate Brewery Chattanooga
Big River Grille & Brewing Works
222 Broad StThe Tap House
3800 St Elmo AveFive Wits Brewing Company
1501 Long StCherry Street Brewpub - Chattanooga Northshore
Tanasi Brewing & Supplies
1510 Riverside Dr